Watch Tottenham Hotspur star Yves Bissouma inhaling laughing gas as the video goes viral across social media platforms
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Recently, social media platforms has been buzzing with a viral video of Yves Bissouma, featuring him inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The viral video came to the spotlight just days before the new season is all set to start.
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The viral video which has disappoint Yves Bissoumaโs coach as well as football fans, has reportedly made by the footballer himself. The incident took place after Tottenhamโs final pre-season match against Bayern Munich in North London.
Reportedly, after the match, the defensive midfielder went out to party with his friends and during the night, he filmed himself inhaling the gas. The video has been swirling around the internet as fans are criticizing the Tottenham footballer.
What Did the Viral Video Show?
The now viral-video features the 27-year-old footballer uncontrollably laughing while inhaling the notorious oxide from a balloon. As aforesaid, the viral video features the footballer inhaling the gas in a chauffeur-driven limousine with his friends.
In a shocking twist, Yves Bissouma, himself shared the video on Snapchat. Let us remind you, the possession of nitrous oxide with intent to get high has been illegal since last year. As per law, the repeat offenders can face up to two years of jail and an unlimited fine.
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Yves Bissouma has apologised after he uploaded footage of him inhaling gas. A week before the Premier League returns.
The gas was made illegal in the UK last year.
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After the video went viral across social media platforms, Yves Bissouma, came forward as he apologized for his actions and described the incident as a โsevere lack of judgment.โ
What Did Yves Bissouma Say?
In his apology, Bissouma acknowledged the seriousness of his actions and the potential health risks involved, stating, โI understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.โ
Meanwhile, the Tottenham Hotspur has announced that they are investigating the matter and will handle it internally.
Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling laughing gas days before the new season kicks off
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Bissouma, who joined Spurs from Brighton in 2022, is not the first Premier League player to be involved in a controversy surrounding the use of nitrous oxide.
In a separate incident earlier this year, another player was treated by paramedics after it was revealed he had developed an addiction to the gas.
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